The variety and color of Vegetarianism
Have you recently wanted to expand your repertoire of vegetarian foods? You are not alone. We all could stand to open up to a greater diversity in the foods we eat. Sometimes we get caught …
Ecuador – Varieties Of Cultures Abound
Recent archeological discoveries show that the first ceramic piece in South and Central America was made in the Ecuadorian jungle 8,000 years ago. Traces of ‘primitive’ cultures have been found on the coast, indicating that …
Ecuador – Land Of Nature's MedgadIversity
About six hundred miles off Ecuador’s Pacific Coast, there is this mysterious archipelago called Galapagos Islands. The archipelago is made up of 13 large islands, six smaller ones and over 40 islets. Said to have …
Vegetarianism Around The Globe: Venezuela
In ancient times, these islands were the shelter for both the pirates and the explorers “, says our friend Maria Sabrina de Iturriaga, a 35-year-old manager of a small family-owned pasteleria (pastry shop) from Caracas …
Vegetarianism Around The Globe: TAHITI
“If you eat the native Tahitian food, you will not have diseases like the ones that are very common today. A Vegetarian diet is far better than a meat diet.” Nobody knows the origin of …
Venezuela – Paradise On Earth
The name ‘Venezuela‘ is a Spanish word for ‘Little Venice’. This is how the Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci sarcastically described the place when he first saw it together with the Spaniard Alonso de Ojeda in …
Asian Traditional Food Diary: JAPAN
“We sell our life in order to get more convenient life,” observes Norihiko, “Of course technology is helping us, but what is the use of technology if we die?” he questions. Journey with this mother-daughter …
Chile – Chilean Food
Chile is a long, narrow country on the west coast of South America. The name ‘Chile‘ comes from the word ‘Chilli’-an Indian word meaning ‘where the land ends’. The land is full of ancient mysticism …
Brazil: Land of so Much Food Variety
With the rice and beans, the traditional Brazilian diet also included vegetables – – all kinds, including kohlbi, cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage and greens. Tofu is also a regular part of the Brazilian diet. “We are …